Coming up on 3 weeks IGF

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Atlas Stones

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On 4/11 I was 232 BW in the a.m. My first week i was doing 40mcgs at night and wasnt feeling much. At week two, I went to 60 mcgs pre workout per some suggestions from here. (Ive been doing all SQ in the abdomin). I can't say I feel a whole bunch different, no crazy pumps, workouts have been good. Still working around the injury but started light deads and squats again last week. Here's were it gets interesting. This a.m I'm 226! I know I am well hydrated, been eating a fair amount. Not the 4000+ I usually do but close to 3000 anyway. My measurments have changed some. I lost an inch on my chest which isnt a huge deal I guess, I measured my stomach at the belly button lost maybe 1/2-3/4 inch. But had a big drop in the hips of almost 2 inches. Everything else is about the same. I was geting changed at the gym and my buddy/trainer said "what the hell, you almost have abs" to which I laughed. I've had the traditional powerlifter belly for a couple years now. But it was funny he said that because I had just noticed that am that I could see the line from my obliques at the abs. dont remember the last time I saw those! I'm thinkin there might be something to this IGF stuff;)

I do have a couple questions-

I know there is some fatigue with the IGF. Is that just post application or in general? I cant make it past 8 pm lately!

Also I have had this weird feeling at application sites a couple days after. It feels like there is tape on the skin and if you move a certain the tape is pullin off, if that makes sense. Is this normal? I figured its just some scar tissue?

Really starting to dig this stuff! Thanks to all who have been walking me through this, you guys are awesome!
 
I take preworkout, and I don't notice any fatigue at all. Hell, I've been running on about 3 hours of sleep per night for the last week.

I don't do SQ, I do IM bi-laterally in the group I'm working that day, and my pumps are crazy, and I don't have the tape on skin feeling either.

I love MC's IGF. I'm leaner, more vascular, and best of all, my elbows don't hurt anymore!!
 
good to hear its going well. when running igf you cant expect dramatic results like if you were on AAS so you have to take your time and let it work its magic. i find that lethargy is more in general ive never gotten it after a shot, but when im doing an AM/PWO split with my shots i always need to take a power nap after work b4 i hit the gym, and thats is on igf alone, last time i ran igf on cycle with test and tren i was having to lay down atleast 2-3 times a day just because of the lethargy.
 
Atlas Stones said:
On 4/11 I was 232 BW in the a.m. My first week i was doing 40mcgs at night and wasnt feeling much. At week two, I went to 60 mcgs pre workout per some suggestions from here. (Ive been doing all SQ in the abdomin). I can't say I feel a whole bunch different, no crazy pumps, workouts have been good. Still working around the injury but started light deads and squats again last week. Here's were it gets interesting. This a.m I'm 226! I know I am well hydrated, been eating a fair amount. Not the 4000+ I usually do but close to 3000 anyway. My measurments have changed some. I lost an inch on my chest which isnt a huge deal I guess, I measured my stomach at the belly button lost maybe 1/2-3/4 inch. But had a big drop in the hips of almost 2 inches. Everything else is about the same. I was geting changed at the gym and my buddy/trainer said "what the hell, you almost have abs" to which I laughed. I've had the traditional powerlifter belly for a couple years now. But it was funny he said that because I had just noticed that am that I could see the line from my obliques at the abs. dont remember the last time I saw those! I'm thinkin there might be something to this IGF stuff;)
I do have a couple questions-

I know there is some fatigue with the IGF. Is that just post application or in general? I cant make it past 8 pm lately!

Also I have had this weird feeling at application sites a couple days after. It feels like there is tape on the skin and if you move a certain the tape is pullin off, if that makes sense. Is this normal? I figured its just some scar tissue?

Really starting to dig this stuff! Thanks to all who have been walking me through this, you guys are awesome!
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-no fatigue should really come into play with the igf, i havent experienced anything like that... make sure your gettin the rest and nutrition you need

- as for the tape feeling LOL:
same thing happens to me when i go subq... kinda feels lik a quick burn right?
it common and after a while it goes away, trust me.... nothing to worry about

and as long as your on it your gonna experience the fat loss, thats my #1 fav thing about igf :weight:
 
Thanks guys. I was espically curious about the fatigue. I'm going through so many changes now, I wanted to eliminate the IGF as the culprit. I basically sat in a chair and did nothing from Jan 29 through March 28 due to a broken ankle. So just getting back into a daily routine was messing me up. Add training into the mix with a 10 hour work day after sitting around that long is tough. I'm suspecting that is the real problem. Its amazing how fast muscle atrophy sets in! I'm very happy with things so far. I also feel like the IGF drives me to train harder, not so much as a side affect, but I dont want to waste the time while on on it. 13 weeks after having a plate and 10 screws put in my ankle, im squatting 300 for 8 reps. Still got a ways to go. I get a lot of motivation from reading this site and talking with you guys.

As far as the "tape in the skin" feeling, its usually a couple days after application. I do get the burning at the sight after training, sometime pretty intense. Not a big deal.
 
It's not really fatigue your getting. IGF is well known for causing some lethargy or sleepiness. Not everyone will get it, but generally, most do. You get like that because your body is going through a growth process. Ever notice how much kids sleep? That's because they have high IGF levels at that point. I get the same thing when I use it.
 
saudades said:
It's not really fatigue your getting. IGF is well known for causing some lethargy or sleepiness. Not everyone will get it, but generally, most do. You get like that because your body is going through a growth process. Ever notice how much kids sleep? That's because they have high IGF levels at that point. I get the same thing when I use it.
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Yup i dont see how some people dont get it. Shit i know when i take it i dont wanna get off the couch except to train then i wanna go back to bed.
 
saudades said:
It's not really fatigue your getting. IGF is well known for causing some lethargy or sleepiness. Not everyone will get it, but generally, most do. You get like that because your body is going through a growth process. Ever notice how much kids sleep? That's because they have high IGF levels at that point. I get the same thing when I use it.
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Good news, although LOL damn man, you should meet my kids! I swear they never sleep! Little runts go for 14 hours a day, balls out. Gotta love em.
 
Atlas Stones said:
Well enjoy the weekend and get plenty of sleep! I'll be welding all weekend. Gotta build a piece of equipment fore a show I cant even compete in next weekend. should have kept my mouth shut!
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what are u building?

and hows the igf going?
 
Atlas Stones said:
Well enjoy the weekend and get plenty of sleep! I'll be welding all weekend. Gotta build a piece of equipment fore a show I cant even compete in next weekend. should have kept my mouth shut!
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Thanks, I got some good coma time. The joys of living alone, except for the dogs. They don't seem to understand that when dad is sleeping, don't wake him up... just hold it. lol
 
Presser said:
what are u building?

and hows the igf going?
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Have you ever seen Worlds Strongest Man on TV? They do those things called the fingle fingers. I made a set of those. Things were nasty heavy. They barely made it through the show. They took a beating.

As far as the IGF, its going well, until I came down with the flu mon. night. Lost 13 lbs in 14 hours. Still feel like balls! Plus it took me waaaay longer to build that crap than I thought it would, so this will be my second week out of the gym. All in all Its going well though. My weight has been droping steadily and from all the places I want it to. Sorry to hear about the strep. Hope you bounce back quickly. I'll definitly be restocking on igf soon.
 
Atlas Stones said:
Have you ever seen Worlds Strongest Man on TV? They do those things called the fingle fingers. I made a set of those. Things were nasty heavy. They barely made it through the show. They took a beating.

As far as the IGF, its going well, until I came down with the flu mon. night. Lost 13 lbs in 14 hours. Still feel like balls! Plus it took me waaaay longer to build that crap than I thought it would, so this will be my second week out of the gym. All in all Its going well though. My weight has been droping steadily and from all the places I want it to. Sorry to hear about the strep. Hope you bounce back quickly. I'll definitly be restocking on igf soon.
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wow bro thats alot of weight loss, i take it you were throwing up and or diarhea* to lose that much weight? I fucking hate being sick bro and thnx for the well wishes as yeah im sick as balls too,
 
^^ thats pretty cool did you anchor it in the middle in the parking lot or is it just heavy enough it doesnt move? The guy put the tires a little too far inside on taht last one lol.
 
It was heavy enough to stay in place. It was gettin hairy though! I never had a chance to really test it out. we actually we waiting for the paint to dry before we loaded it the night before! The thing was comming apart, they pivot on 1 1/4 solid steel pins, a couple were bending, was just getting scary. Yeah I would cringe everytime one hit the pavement. They missed the tire after one was flipped, left a 3/4 inch gouge in the pavement!
 
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